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herefishy's avatar
herefishy
Explorer
Aug 12, 2014

internet providers

Is there anything like a Verizon Jetpack available out there from other providers? I am going to a place that has only AT&T service. Can you get Hughesnet on a temporary basis? Anything that I am missing?

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  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    Every provider has something like the Verizon Jet Pack, It is generically called a Mi-Fy hot spot (Someone actuslly uses that as a brand name) but I know Virgin Mobile (Spring network) has them, T-mobile has them, AT&T has them and Verizon calls 'em Jet Packs.

    All are more or less physically identical and work the same way.. Just on different networks... Your Cell Phone Store can set you up with one.
  • For what it is worth...
    We have the hot spot from Walt-Mart a straight talk internet so far it works well for us The unit was $80 came with 1 free gig at purchase. The prices for internet start at $15 for 1 gig, $25 for 2 gig and just go up. We only use it for banking and the occasional face book this site and once in a while to do a quick skype session when no phone service avail. We have AT&T the internet thing uses Verizon towers so coverage has been amazing.
  • vermilye wrote:
    While a Verizon Hotspot will not work on the AT&T network (Different technology & 4G frequencies), if you want to stick with AT&T, they sell hotspot devices. You can get them (with contract) from AT&T or even Walmart.


    Maybe not at 4G but my Verizon hot spot did roam at 3G on AT&T while in Death Valley.

    Richard
  • While a Verizon Hotspot will not work on the AT&T network (Different technology & 4G frequencies), if you want to stick with AT&T, they sell hotspot devices. You can get them (with contract) from AT&T or even Walmart.
  • Hi,

    I would look for a prepaid device. Just make sure it will work with AT&T.

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